At Catholic Charities we believe that connecting our neighbors in need with people who want to help can strengthen communities. We have been serving the Greater Memphis area for over 50 years, working to end hunger, end homelessness, and offer hope to families seeking a better tomorrow. We try to meet people where they are, offering hope as well as help, and we never do this work alone. Nearly 2000 volunteers as individuals, churches, businesses, schools, and others serve with us every year.
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Founded in 1971, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee has been serving West Tennessee for over 50 years, working to end hunger and homelessness and offer hope to individuals and families seeking a better tomorrow.
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The mission of CCWTN is: Following the teachings of Jesus Christ, we provide help to those in need, and bring them hope by supporting them on the path from poverty to self-sufficiency.
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CCWTN offers Emergency Services, Homeless Services, and Community Support Services for those in need regardless of regardless of race, ethnicity or religion.
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CCWTN serves over 55,000 underserved West Tennesseans annually.
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CCWTN is one of the largest providers of permanent rapid rehousing for people experiencing homelessness in Shelby County.
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CCWTN finds permanent housing for more than 700 homeless people annually serving all populations, including individuals, families, seniors, veterans, and youth/young adults.
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CCWTN is the only Veteran-specific rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention program in Shelby County.
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CCWTN provides over 600,000 meals to those in need of food support across West Tennessee annually.
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CCWTN has the largest mobile food pantry in West Tennessee, with six mobile locations.
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CCWTN is proud that 86 cents of every dollar spent is invested into our client programs delivering hope, dignity, and support to our neighbors in need.
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CCWTN’s daily operating costs average $13,000.
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CCWTN served those in need thanks to the support of almost 2,600 volunteers who gave over 28,000 hours of service last fiscal year.
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CCWTN has ten service locations in four counties areas.
